Late Old English Flashcards
What usually happens to the main verb in Old English?
It comes at the end of a sentence.
What happened during 793 AD ?
The viking attacks started.
What happened first to the Anglo-Saxons way of language?
It was pushed aside and conquered by Viking language.
Who is a significant figure during the viking raids?
King Alfred
Where would you draw the line if you need too, explaining the Treaty of Wedmore?
Halfway between East and West, mostly up North into Scotland.
When was the treaty of Wedmore?
878 AD
What did the treaty of wedmore do?
Set boundaries between Anglo-Saxons, Celtic, and Danes.
Where were the boundaries by the Treaty of Wedmore?
East - Danelaw
West - Anglo-Saxons
Far West and North West - Celtic
Who made up Treaty of Wedmore ?
King Alfred, to make an agreement with the Vikings.
What did King Alfred do and why?
- Alfred translated religious texts into English.
- He aimed to encourage reading among a range of people in society.
What impact does all the historical events of Old English have on English today?
Southern English language is more ‘pure’ and contains old ways of speaking,
whereas, Northern English were corrupted by Danish invasions.
What is significant about English place names?
They give evidence of Viking communities.
Give two examples of place names that were occupied by The Vikings:
Names ending in:
- kirk
- thorpe
What influence did Scandinavian languages have on English today?
REVISE THE TABLE
OLD ENGLISH - SH
OLD NORSE - SK
(shirt, skirt)
OLD ENGLISH - J
OLD NORSE - G
(egg)
What are some replacements of Old English to Old Norse?
Torn > Anger
Sweltan > Die
